Essentials of a Successful Biostatistical Collaboration

Arul Earnest (Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore)

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Chapman & Hall/CRC
30 June 2020

Clinical trials; Epidemiology & medical statistics; Probability & statistics; Biology, life sciences; Pharmaceutical technology

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series

The aim of this book is to equip biostatisticians and other quantitative scientists with the necessary skills, knowledge, and habits to collaborate effectively with clinicians in the healthcare field. The book provides valuable insight on where to look for information and material on sample size and statistical techniques commonly used in clinical research, and on how best to communicate with clinicians. It also covers the best practices to adopt in terms of project, time, and data management; relationship with collaborators; etc.

By: Arul Earnest (Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore)
Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 566g
ISBN: 9780367574444
ISBN 10: 0367574446
Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 30 June 2020
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Essential Knowledge Skills. Study Design. Sample Size/Power Calculations. Randomization. Data Management. Statistical Analysis Plans. Effective Communication/Writing Skills. Email Discussions versus Face-To-Face Meetings. Use of Technology. Math Equation Writers. Understanding Medical Lingo. Explaining Statistical Concepts to a Non-Statistician. Use of Graphs and Pictures to Communicate. Myths about Working with Biostatisticians. Writing Statistical Sections in a Grant Application versus Publication and Presentation. Understanding and Using Standard Reporting Templates. Best Practices. Project Management. Ensuring Consistency and Reproducibility in Your Results. Choosing Your Collaborator. How to Collaborate Early In the Stage of the Project. Managing Conflicts with Collaborators. Negotiating Authorship. Database Security and Confidentiality.

Arul Earnest is an associate professor at School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Australia. He was previously the director of the Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore.

Reviews for Essentials of a Successful Biostatistical Collaboration

Finally! A book that really captures the essence of what it takes for statisticians to collaborate successfully with others to solve health and medical problems! ~The American Statistician